The Kentucky HIV/AIDS Planning and Advisory Council (KHPAC) is a 30-member body appointed by the governor to carry out the provisions of KRS 214.640, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV Prevention Community Planning Guidance and the Health Resources and Services Administration Planning Bodies Manual.
KHPAC works in collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Section of the Kentucky Department for Public Health to ensure HIV/AIDS prevention activities, services and policies meet the needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about KHPAC, please email CHFSKHPAC@ky.gov.
Membership Council Representation and Structure
KHPAC consists of the commissioners of the departments for Public Health and Medicaid Services and 28 appointed members who represent HIV/AIDS stakeholders, including people living with HIV/AIDS, high-risk populations, AIDS service providers, HIV/AIDS prevention workers, mental health providers, community-based organizations and friends and family of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Membership Vacancies
KHPAC accepts applications between March 1 and October 1 annually.
To apply online, complete the Kentucky HIV/AIDS Planning and Advisory Council (KHPAC) Application.
You can also download the 
Boards and Commissions Application and email it to CHFSKHPAC@ky.gov. You can mail the application to:
Kentucky Department for Public Health, Viral Disease Prevention and Services Branch
Attn: KHPAC State Co-chair
275 E Main St
HS2E-C
Frankfort, KY 40601
KHPAC Meeting Dates
The Council meets the last Wednesday of each month from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm, except in November, when the Council meets a week early to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday, and in December, when the Council does not meet to accommodate the December holidays.
2026 Schedule
o February 25, 2026
o March 25, 2026
o April 29, 2026
o May 27, 2026
o June 24, 2026
o July 29, 2026
o August 26, 2026
o September 30, 2026
o October 28, 2026
o November 18, 2026
o No December meeting
o January 27, 2027
2027 Schedule
o February 29, 2027
o March 31, 2027
o April 28, 2027
o May 26, 2027
o June 30, 2027
o July 28, 2027
o August 25, 2027
o September 29, 2027
o October 27, 2027
o November 17, 2027
o January 26, 2028
Link to access the meetings:
Governing and Planning Documents
Governing Documents
Planning Document